Description by (H.P.M.A) The drive till Sankri will take you through Nainbagh, Naugaon, Purola, Jarmola,Mori Naitwar (left from Naitwar will lead you to Sankri , which is the base camp for Bali Pass trek), and finally Sankri. If you are trekking with (H.P.M.A) , we will mediate and arrange transportation for you from Dehradun to Sankri .Seema and Osla are prominent villages on the trail to Harkidun in the Western Garhwal region. The village folk have a prominent temple in their village but more importantly what they consider sacred is the Maldaru Lake. Maldaru is located about 1500 M above their village towards east. But this route steep. If you wish to enjoy the views, it is the route from Taluka that captures the imagination of all trekkers. It has a gentle gradient but takes you through places that are pristine and views that are picturesque. On day two you camp at Vishkhopri.

Cloaked in mystery, and located at an altitude of 3566m, this almost untouched land is situated in the westernmost part of the Himalayas. A challenge to the adventurers, HarkiDun is supposed to have shared part of its history with the Pandavas.

Harkidun (Har stands for Hari, or Lord Krishna, the blue-god, and Dun means valley), lies in the westernmost Himalayas of Garhwal, sharing its boundary with eastern Himachal Pradesh, and is dominated by the Swargarohini peak (6096m).

Getting to the base camp H.P.M.A office – Sankri

Take an overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi. New Delhi-Dehradun A/C special train from New Delhi station is the best option. The train reaches Dehradun at 5.40 am. If you meet to our office member ., Harkidun protection and mountaineering asoociation arranges transportation for you from Dehradun to Sankri and back. The transport is in Zylo and Max.

Sankri is a small pretty Markect and Sour village. A few Beautiful Hotel Swargarohini Palace harkidun road Sankri and some shops make Sankri. Stay at the Hotel Swargarohini Palace harkidun road Sankri on the road and our base camp Office Most trekkers get to Sankri in the evening which is a good time to lookout for the sun setting on the Greater Himalayan mountain ranges. The peaks of Swargarohini shimmer in the evening sun standing tall over the ridges beyond Sankri.

This is the only valley from where one can see Swargarohini – I, II, III, (6300mt) Bandarpoonch and Blackpeak (6387mt), all together. One can also see the Ruinsara Lake (3400 mt) peaks from here.

Day 1: Pick up to You Dehradun to Sankri Drive (210km) (7/8 Hrs) from Dehradun to Sankri/Saur (1920mt)Night stay Our Beautiful Hotel Swargarohini Palace harkidun Road SankriThrough the Yamuna and Tons valleys across the Yamuna bridge, Nainbagh, Nowgaon, Purola, Jarmola (Jarmola is one of the biggest and most beautiful pine forests in Asia), Mori and Netwar. Trek to a tiny market in Sankri, a few wooden huts serve simple yet delicious food. Dinner and overnight stay at the Hotel Swargarohini !!

Day 2: After Breakfast from Sankri to Taluka By taxi (11km) Same Day trek to Cheludgad /seema (13 km) (2700 mt),(4/5 Hrs) .Over night stay in tentsAfter have breakfast start trek beautiful forest on the way and look like animals thrive in this region. One can spot langoor families near Puani Garaat. Black bears, wild boars and Barasingha are few of the other animals you can spot if you’re lucky. Golden eagles and massive Himalayan griffins also live here. The colourful Himalayan monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand, thrives in the forests here.

There is a four-wheel-drive road that connects Sankri with Taluka. You can hire a jeep (locally) for this, subject to the condition of the road. This is a landslide prone-route, and is often closed during the monsoons. The trail to Taluka is almost level, going through 10-11 mountain bends. On the way, there are three big streams, almost submerging sections of the road in water. The hike is scenic, going past a series of wild roses and irises; bamboo, chestnut and cedar (deodar) trees. Just 2 km before Taluka, there is a campsite beside a stream. You can camp here if there isn’t enough time to go to Puani Garaat, i.e if you’re.

Day 3: After breakfast from Seema (Cheludgad) to Devsu Bugyal (6km)(3/4hrs) (3000.Mt) Over night stay in tentsmorning at breakfast and with hot lunch camp side Trek Start to Devsu Bugeyal on a gradual ascent that offers excellent views of the snow-covered mountains and vast valleys with huge waterfalls. The area is home to a number of rare species of Himalayan birds Animal and flowers, and is full of birch and spruce. After the last steep climb of Dinner and overnight Devsu Bugeyal camp side stay at tent !!

Day 4: After breakfast from Devsu Bugyal to Ruinsara Lake by Trek (12kmt) (6/7hrs)(3500.Mt) over night stay in tentsOn Ruinsara lake (3500mt) morning at breakfast and with Pack lunch Trek Start to Ruinsara Lake on a gradual ascent that offers excellent views of the snow-covered mountains and vast valleys with huge waterfalls. The area is home to a number of rare species of Himalayan birds Animal and around area Bhojpatra Tree and Dinner and overnight Ruinsara lake camp side stay at tent!!

Day 5 : After Breakfast from Ruinsara Lake to Odari by trek (7kmt) (5/hrs) (3700.Mt) Over night stay in tentsMorning to breakfast camp side and start to trek with Pack Lunch after breakfast 8 k.m. trek to Odari (3700 mtrs.) foot of Bali pass. Enjoy the majestic view of, Bander Punch and Swargarohini peaks. Camping and Dinner and overnight stay at Odari Camp side !!

Day 6 : After breakfast from Odari to Bali Pass Summit Damnai camp by trek (6 kmt) (7/8hrs)(4600.mt) over night stay in tentsMorning to breakfast camp side and start to trek with Pack Lunch to Bali Pass camp (4800mt). You could either opt for the steep climb of which is a path with beautiful views, after breakfast trek to Bali pass 4600 mtrs. You can see a magnificent view of Swargarohini peak and below Ruinsara Gad, After then search our camp site (yamunotri pass) at 4000 mtrs. for camping. Mountain. Dinner and overnight stay at Pass Camp. !!

Day 7 : After breakfast from Damni to Yamunotri Temple And Jankichatti by trek (12km) (7/8hrs) over night stay in hotelafter breakfast trek to Yamunotri, Yamuna is the daughter of sun ( Surya). Visit the temple and hot spring at yamunotri then trek down to Janki chatti 12 k.m. ( 2575 mtrs.) check in the hotel.

Day 8 : After breakfast drive from Jankichatti to Dehradun by taxi (178km) over night stay hotel in dehradun

NOTE:50% advance payment confirms your booking.We will transport all your belongings for you so that you only have to carry your day pack with camera, water bottle and jacket.We serve three meals a day including snacks etc. We provide a variety of tasty healthy food including Indian, Chinese and Western meals with lots of vegetables and fruit.

It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, andcancellation charges would be as followsUp to 30 Days : 90% of Trek/adventure program cost will be refund.Between 21 – 30 Days : 60% of Trek/Adventure/Tour/Travel/Hotel program cost will be refund.Between 20 – 11 Days : 30% of Trek/Adventure/Tour/Travel/Hotel program cost will be refunded.Less than 10 Days : No refund. – See more .www.harkidun.org

Participants must bring:

Backpack of 50 -60 ltrs and Daypack of 20 ltrs.• persnol adventure Trekking equipments • Sturdy hiking boots: preferably all leather upper as it provides better ankle support. If you do not own a pair yet, it is advisable that you buy one as soon as possible & wear it often so that they are well broken. This will help prevent blisters.• Light weight tennis shoes/sandals: for wearing in camp.• Wool socks: 3 pairs: preferably thick wool socks.• Nylon socks: 3- Pairs, of the type you wear daily to be worm under the wool socks to prevent blister.• Hiking shirt: 1 Preferably long sleeve• Long John top: 2 also known as thermal underwear, preferably wool to be worm as first layer.• Warm shirts & pants for camp : 2 each• Rain cot 1 each • Warm Jacket: 2• Wool gloves: 1 pairs as thick as available in the market.• Long John bottoms: Preferably wool to be worm as first layer.• Under wear: 2-3 changes Hiking shorts/ pants: 1• Sun hat: Cotton or nylon. Sun Glasses: Preferably with an anchor• Sun Protection Lotion: optional Lip balm/chap stick: optional• Water bottle: 2 Bottles of 1 Liter capacity (Pepsi bottles work well) please insure that they do not leak.• Head lamp / flashlight: Preferably a headlamp as it leaves your hands free to work please bring extra batteries.• Toilet articles: Tooth brush, tooth paste, etc.